Monolithic radiant panel and system thereof

ABSTRACT

A system for providing one of heating and cooling in an indoor area is disclosed. The system includes one or more monolithic radiant panels. The one or more monolithic radiant panels include a tubular portion for circulating fluid. The circulation of fluid enables heating or cooling of the indoor area. The one or more monolithic radiant panels also include two co-planar fin portions that are arranged diametrically opposite to each other about a periphery of the tubular portion. Either one of the two co-planar fin portions are configured to be attached with a surface of the indoor area at an angle.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention generally relates to a monolithic radiant panel and asystem thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to systemincluding one or more monolithic radiant panels configured to provideheating and/or cooling to an indoor area.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Traditionally, radiant systems have been used for heating or cooling anindoor area by circulating a fluid through pipes. Such pipes may be laidunder a floor of the indoor area or ceiling of the indoor area. Theradiant systems are configured to emit radiant energy. Transfer of theradiant energy is caused by a surface emitting/transferring heat toanother surface. This radiant energy travels through space withoutheating space itself. If the indoor area is required to be heated, thena heated fluid is circulated through the pipes. If the indoor area isrequired to be cooled, then a chilled fluid is circulated through thepipes. Thermal energy radiating from people and objects in the indoorarea is absorbed by ceiling or walls in the indoor area resulting inlowering mean radiant temperature of the indoor area.

The radiant systems use radiant panels. The radiant panels consist of apanel surface, a pipe for fluid circulation and a heat transfer elementfor transferring heat from chilled/heated fluid. The panel surface istypically composed of metal or gypsum. A cooling capacity of a radiantpanel is dependent on an arrangement of the pipe with respect to theheat transfer element and connection of the heat transfer element withthe panel surface. Any air gap in these connections reduces heattransfer efficiency. Additionally internal resistance of materials usedin the radiant panels may act as a barrier for transferring heat fromthe panel surface to the fluid. Additionally, to facilitate fluid flow asecondary fluid distribution system such as a manifold is used forintercepting fluid and circulating fluid at a uniform flow rate.

In general, the heating/cooling fluid circulates between the ends of aradiant panel to provide the heating/cooling. When multiple radiantpanels are connected in series, then the fluid flows through two or morepanels starting from the first radiant panel to the last radiant panel.This results in the fluid flowing at varying temperatures across theseries of radiant panels.

Traditional radiant panels also occupy a greater surface area especiallyof a ceiling of the indoor area. This leaves less space to fitadditional interior elements. Thus, installation of the radiant panelsalong with other interior elements on the ceiling becomes very complex.The radiant panels are generally available in dimensions of 600 mm×1200mm or 600×600 mm. Further, the radiant panels are required to beconnected in series for installation of these panels at the ceiling. Ajoint is required every 1.2 meters to connect the radiant panels inseries. Such a joint may pose potential risk of breakage and/or leakage.

The radiant panels are generally attached with the ceiling of the indoorarea and placed in a horizontal position. This results in dissipation ofheat from a side of the radiant panel facing the ceiling. Typically, inorder to overcome this, the radiant panels include an insulating layeron one side of the radiant panel. This insulating layer preventsdissipation of heat from the side of the radiant panel. Accordingly, oneside of the radiant panel cannot be used for radiating heat.

Additionally, the traditional radiant panels are composed of multiplematerials that pose difficulty in transportation and installation of theradiant panels. Construction and components used in such radiant panelsare fragile in nature and thus require extra attention duringtransportation and installation of the traditional radiant panels.

In view of the above, there exists a need for an improved radiant paneland system for providing heating and/or cooling to an indoor area.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The accompanying figures where like reference numerals refer toidentical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate viewsand which together with the detailed description below are incorporatedin and form part of the specification, serve to further illustratevarious embodiments and to explain various principles and advantages allin accordance with the method and system disclosed herein.

FIG. 1 illustrates a simplified diagram of a monolithic radiant panelfor providing one of heating and cooling in an indoor area in accordancewith an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a simplified diagram of attachment of a plurality ofmonolithic radiant panels with a surface of an indoor area using one ormore support structures in accordance with an embodiment of theinvention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a simplified diagram of attachment of the monolithicradiant panel with surface of the indoor area for reflecting light froman outdoor area to the indoor area in accordance with an embodiment ofthe invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a simplified diagram of a first fluid flow circuitand a second fluid flow circuit configured to circulate a fluid among aplurality of monolithic radiant panels in accordance with an embodimentof the invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates an integrated heat transfer system for providing oneof heating and cooling in an indoor area in accordance with anembodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 illustrates an integrated heat transfer system for providing oneof heating and cooling in an indoor area in accordance with anotherembodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As required, embodiments of the system are disclosed herein; however, itis to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplaryof the system, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore,specific functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpretedas limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching oneskilled in the art to variously employ the system and method disclosedherein in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, theterms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting but ratherto provide an understandable description of the system and methoddisclosed herein.

The terms “a” or “an”, as used herein, are defined as one or more thanone. The term plurality, as used herein, is defined as two or more thantwo. The term another, as used herein, is defined as at least a secondor more. The terms including and/or having, as used herein, are definedas comprising (i.e., open language). The term coupled, as used herein,is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and notnecessarily mechanically.

Before describing in detail, embodiments that are in accordance with thesystem disclosed herein, it should be observed that the embodimentsreside primarily in combinations of system elements related to amonolithic radiant panel for providing heating or cooling to an indoorarea. Accordingly, the system elements have been represented whereappropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only thosespecific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments ofthe system disclosed herein so as not to obscure the disclosure withdetails that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in theart having the benefit of the description herein.

In this document, relational terms such as first and second, and thelike may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from anotherentity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actualsuch relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms“comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intendedto cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method,article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not includeonly those elements but may include other elements not expressly listedor inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An elementpreceded by “comprises . . . a” does not, without more constraints,preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process,method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

Generally speaking, pursuant to various embodiments, the inventionprovides a monolithic radiant panel and a system comprising a pluralityof monolithic radiant panels for providing one of heating and cooling inan indoor area. The monolithic radiant panel includes a tubular portionfor circulating fluid. The fluid is circulated to provide one of heatingand cooling in the indoor area. The monolithic radiant paneladditionally includes two co-planar fin portions that are arrangeddiametrically opposite to each other about a periphery of the tubularportion. One or more of the tubular portion and one or more of the twoco-planar fin portions are configured to be attached with a surface ofthe indoor area at an angle, wherein the surface can be one of, but notlimited to, a ceiling and a wall. The angle may be anywhere in between 0degrees to 90 degrees. In addition, one or more of the tubular portionand one or more of the two co-planar fin portions may be attached withthe surface using an insulating material.

FIG. 1 illustrates a simplified diagram of a monolithic radiant panel100 for providing one of heating and cooling in an indoor area inaccordance with an embodiment of the invention.

Monolithic radiant panel 100 is about 3 meters to about 16 meters inlength, about 100 millimeters to about 300 millimeters in width andabout 1.5 millimeters to about 4 millimeters in thickness. Dimensions ofmonolithic radiant panel 100 may be altered according to requirement.For example, if monolithic radiant panel 100 is used in an indoor areasuch as a small meeting room, then monolithic radiant panel 100 is 4meters in length, 200 millimeters in width and 1.5 millimeters inthickness. Similarly, if monolithic radiant panel is used in a largehall, then monolithic radiant panel is 16 meters in length, 300millimeters in width and 4 millimeters in thickness.

Monolithic radiant panel 100 is composed of a single material. Thesingle material may be one of, but not limited to, aluminum, an alloy ofaluminum and copper and as such those alloys that would be apparent tothose ordinarily skilled in the art. In an embodiment, aluminum alloy6063 is used as the single material for monolithic radiant panel 100.Additionally, monolithic radiant panel 100 is coated with a coating thathas high American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) andArchitectural Spray Coaters Association (ASCA) standards. This coatingassists in maintaining an emissivity of monolithic radiant panel 100 inthe range of 0.9 to 0.99. For example, a powder coating having a ratingof AAMA 2604 is applied on monolithic radiant panel 100 to maintain anemissivity of monolithic radiant panel 100 at 0.99.

In one embodiment, monolithic radiant panel 100 is extruded using thesingle material and includes a tubular portion 102 and a first finportion 104 and second fin portion 106. The extrusion is performed suchthat tubular portion 102 is formed at a middle portion of monolithicradiant panel 100 as illustrated in FIG. 1. Further, tubular portion 102has an outer diameter of about 12 millimeters to about 21 millimetersand an inner diameter of about 10 millimeters to about 18 millimeters.Dimensions of tubular portion 102 may vary based on total dimension onmonolithic radiant panel. For example, if monolithic radiant panel isused is 4 meters in length, 200 millimeters in width and 1.5 millimetersin thickness, then outer diameter of tubular portion 102 is 13millimeters and inner diameter is 10 millimeters. Tubular portion 102 isconfigured to circulate fluid. The fluid may be water or any othersuitable fluid suitable for heating/cooling. The circulation of fluidenables one of heating or cooling the indoor area.

First fin portion 104 and second fin portion 106 are arrangeddiametrically opposite to each other about a periphery of tubularportion 102. Each of first fin portion 104 and second fin portion 106may be shaped as one of a square shape and a rectangular shape. One offirst fin portion 104 and second fin portion 106 may be configured to beattached with a surface of the indoor area at an angle. The angle can beanywhere between 0 to 90 degrees from the surface. In one embodiment,the angle is 90 degrees. Accordingly, both exposed surfaces ofmonolithic radiant panel 100 can be used as a radiating surface.

Alternately, both first fin portion 104 and second fin portion 106 areconfigured to be attached with the surface of the indoor area. Theattachment of both first fin portion 104 and second fin portion 106 withthe surface arranges monolithic radiant panel 100 in a horizontalposition (as illustrated in FIG. 2). Optionally, tubular portion 102 maybe configured to be attached with the surface of the indoor area. Thus,tubular portion 102 may be used alone to attach monolithic radiant panel100 at an angle or in combination with one or more of first fin portion104 and second fin portion 106 for attaching monolithic radiant panel100 horizontally with the surface of indoor area.

The surface of the indoor area may be a ceiling or a wall of the indoorarea. In an embodiment, monolithic radiant panel 100 may be attachedwith the surface in a way that monolithic radiant panel 100 isconfigured to function as one of a false ceiling and a false wall.

In an embodiment, monolithic radiant panel 100 is configured to functionas an integrated hydronic radiant fin unit that is configured to provideone of heating and cooling in the indoor area. The integrated hydronicradiant fin unit includes a tubular portion such as tubular portion 102that is configured to circulate water. The integrated hydronic fin unitalso includes two co-planar fin portions such as first fin portion 104and second fin portion 106 arranged diametrically opposite to each otherabout a periphery of the tubular portion.

Monolithic radiant panel 100 may also include one or more interlockingmembers such as first interlocking member 108 and second interlockingmember 110. The one or more interlocking members can be formed aftermonolithic radiant panel 100 has been extruded. The one or moreinterlocking members can be used for interlocking two similar monolithicradiant panels and/or connecting a fluid supply tube. Such a connectionalso eliminates the need for having a distribution manifold between theprimary fluid source and the monolithic radiant panels.

FIG. 1 illustrates first interlocking member 108 and second interlockingmember 110 of tubular portion 102. First interlocking member 108 andsecond interlocking member 110 protrudes from tubular portion 102 andcan be used as a fitting portion to interlock monolithic radiant panel100 with another similar monolithic radiant panel, wherein theinterlocking enables the tubular portions of both the panels to becoaxially aligned. The interlocking of the monolithic radiant panels maybe performed to form a row of monolithic radiant panels.

Monolithic radiant panel 100 is configured to be arranged at a distanceof 0 millimeters to about 300 millimeters from other similar monolithicradiant panels. The distance between the panels can be varied accordingto dimensions of the indoor area and the desired heating/cooling rate.

In an embodiment, monolithic radiant panel 100 is configured to bearranged along with a plurality of similar monolithic radiant panelsabout a surface of the indoor area. The arrangement of monolithicradiant panel 100 along with the plurality of similar monolithic radiantpanels is performed in one or more of a serial alignment and a parallelalignment. For example, the arrangement can include two monolithicradiant panels serially connected. Alternately, the arrangement caninclude two monolithic radiant panels arranged in parallel, wherein thedistance between the two panels is about 75 millimeters. Taking yetanother example, multiple monolithic radiant panels can be connected,wherein some of the panels are in parallel and some are in series. Itwould be apparent to one skilled in the art that there could be numerousvariations in the arrangement. Further, all the monolithic panels in anarrangement can have identical dimensions or different monolithic panelscan have different dimensions according to the desired heating/coolingrate.

Monolithic radiant panel 100 can be arranged with the plurality ofsimilar monolithic radiant panels such that the arrangement assists inachieving a heat transfer rate of about 170 watts per square meter to250 watts per square meter. The heat transfer rate can be enabled at atemperature difference of about 10 degrees Celsius between averagesurface temperature of monolithic radiant panel 100 and averagetemperature of the indoor area. In an exemplary arrangement, a heattransfer rate of 200 watts per square meter is achieved when atemperature difference of 10 degrees Celsius is maintained betweenaverage surface temperature of monolithic radiant panel 100 and averagetemperature of the indoor area. In this arrangement, each of monolithicradiant panel 100 and the plurality of similar monolithic radiant panelsis 6 meter in length, 150 millimeter in width and 1.5 millimeter inthickness. Further, the arrangement includes the monolithic radiantpanels arranged in a parallel configuration, wherein the space betweentwo panels is 100 mm.

In addition, monolithic radiant panel 100 along with the plurality ofmonolithic radiant panels can be arranged to form two parallel fluidflow circuits (described in detail in conjunction with description ofFIG. 4).

FIG. 2 illustrates a simplified diagram of attachment of monolithicradiant panels 202-n with a surface 204 of an indoor area using one ormore support structures 206-n in accordance with an embodiment of theinvention. As illustrated in FIG. 2, monolithic radiant panel 202-1,monolithic radiant panel 202-2 and monolithic radiant panel 202-3 areattached with surface 204 using support structure 206-1, supportstructure 206-2 and support structure 206-3 respectively. Supportstructure 206-n is configured to clamp one of, a first fin portion and asecond fin portion of monolithic radiant panel 100. Support structure206-n may be one of, but not limited to, C-clamp, clip and a fixture.Additionally, support structure 206-n is composed of an insulatingmaterial, thereby preventing transfer of heat between monolithic radiantpanels 202-n and surface 204.

FIG. 2 also illustrates attachment of monolithic radiant panels 202-nwith surface 204 at an angle. The angle may be about 0 degrees to 90degrees. For example, when monolithic radiant panel 202-1 is attached atan angle of 90 degrees, then monolithic radiant panel 202-1 is in avertical position. This vertical position enables heat transfer to theindoor area from first side 208 and side 210 of monolithic radiant panel202-1. Similarly, when monolithic radiant panel 202-1 is attached at anangle of 0 degrees, then both fin portions of monolithic radiant panel202-1 are attached with surface 204 using support structures 206-1 andsupport structure 206-4. FIG. 2 also illustrates attachment ofmonolithic radiant panel 202-2 and monolithic radiant panel 202-3 withsurface 204 at an angle.

Distance between monolithic radiant panels 202-n varies according to theangle at which similar monolithic radiant panels are arranged together.For example, when monolithic radiant panel 202-1 and monolithic radiantpanel 202-2 are attached with surface 204 at 0 degrees angle, thendistance between monolithic radiant panel 202-1 and monolithic radiantpanel 202-2 is about 0 millimeter. Similarly, when monolithic radiantpanel 202-1 and monolithic radiant panel 202-2 are attached with surface204 at 90 degrees angle, then distance between monolithic radiant panel202-1 and monolithic radiant panel 202-2 is 300 millimeters.

FIG. 3 illustrates a simplified diagram of attachment of monolithicradiant panel 300 attached with surface 302 of the indoor area forreflecting light from an outdoor area to the indoor area in accordancewith an embodiment of the invention. In this arrangement, monolithicradiant panel 300 absorbs heat ingress on a side of monolithic radiantpanel 300. This heat ingress is caused due to glazing. This assists inheat absorption. In an embodiment, multiple monolithic radiant panelsmay be attached with surface 302 at 0 degree to form a light shelf.

FIG. 4 illustrates a simplified diagram of a first fluid flow circuit402 and a second fluid flow circuit 404 configured to circulate a fluidamong a plurality of monolithic radiant panels 406-n in accordance withan embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 4, plurality ofmonolithic radiant panels 406-n are arranged in one or more of a serialconfiguration and a parallel configuration to form two parallel fluidflow circuits such as first fluid flow circuit 402 and second fluid flowcircuit 404. As shown in FIG. 4, first fluid flow circuit 402 includes amonolithic radiant panel 406-1 that is connected in a serialconfiguration with another monolithic radiant panel 406-2. Further,monolithic radiant panel 406-2 is connected with a monolithic radiantpanel 406-3 in a parallel configuration with a monolithic radiant panel406-4 in between. Monolithic radiant panel 406-4 is part of second fluidflow circuit 404. The serial configuration and parallel configurationassists in forming two parallel fluid flow circuits, wherein the fluidflow in the two circuits is opposing one another. In first fluid flowcircuit 402, fluid enters from monolithic radiant panel 406-1 and exitsfrom a monolithic radiant panel 406-5. In second fluid flow circuit 404fluid enters from a monolithic radiant panel 406-6 and exits from amonolithic radiant panel 406-7. This provides a counter fluid flowarrangement that ensures uniform temperature across the indoor area.

Moving on, FIG. 5 illustrates an integrated heat transfer system 500 forproviding one of heating and cooling in an indoor area in accordancewith an embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 5, integrated heattransfer system 500 includes a plurality of monolithic radiant panels502-n arranged about a surface 504 of the indoor area. Each monolithicradiant panel of the plurality of monolithic radiant panels 502-n issimilar to monolithic radiant panel 100. The plurality of monolithicradiant panels 502-n is arranged in a parallel and/or serialconfiguration for providing one of heating and cooling in the indoorarea. The arrangement of the plurality of monolithic radiant panels502-n is configured to occupy about 30 percent to about 50 percent ofsurface 504 of the indoor area.

In an embodiment, integrated heat transfer system 500 includes an airconvection assembly configured to force air convection in the indoorarea. The air convection assembly can be disposed between surface 504and plurality of monolithic radiant panels 502-n. The air convectionassembly may include one or more of one or more fans 506-n and a blowersystem. For example, fan 506-1 can be arranged between surface 504 andmonolithic radiant panel 502-1 and monolithic radiant panel 502-2. Theair convection assembly circulates air upward or downward and in turnincreases heat transfer efficiency of integrated heat transfer system500.

Further, integrated heat transfer system 500 includes a fluid sourcethat is capable of circulating fluid directly to the plurality ofmonolithic radiant panels 502-n without requiring a manifold. Avoidanceof manifold eliminates the requirement of an additional fluiddistribution system between the fluid source and the plurality ofmonolithic radiant panels 502-n.

FIG. 6 illustrates an integrated heat transfer system 600 for providingone of heating and cooling in an indoor area in accordance with anotherembodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 6, integrated heattransfer system 600 includes a plurality of monolithic radiant panels602-n arranged about a surface 604 of the indoor area. Each monolithicradiant panel of the plurality of monolithic radiant panels 602-n issimilar to monolithic radiant panel 100. The plurality of monolithicradiant panels 602-n is arranged in a parallel and/or serialconfiguration for providing one of heating and cooling in the indoorarea. The arrangement of the plurality of monolithic radiant panels602-n is configured to occupy about 30 percent to about 50 percent ofsurface 604 of the indoor area. Additionally, the arrangement of theplurality of monolithic radiant panels 602-n provides natural convectionof air inside the indoor area.

Various embodiments of the invention provide a monolithic radiant paneland a system thereof for providing one of heating and cooling in anindoor area. The monolithic radiant panel includes a tubular portionthat is extruded from an aluminum alloy. This ensures higher heattransfer rate. Additionally, one or more monolithic radiant panels canbe attached with a surface of the indoor area at a vertical position.The arrangement of the monolithic radiant panels at the verticalposition ensures use of both sides of the monolithic radiant panels opento the indoor area. The heat from both sides of the monolithic radiantpanels is easily transferred from the monolithic radiant panels to theindoor area. Further, fluid across a plurality of monolithic radiantpanels can be made to flow in a counter flow arrangement to ensureuniform temperature across each monolithic radiant panel of theplurality of monolithic radiant panels. The system includes one or morefans to force convection of air in the indoor area. This ensures uniformtransfer of heat from the monolithic radiant panels to the indoor areaand provides a higher heat transfer rate.

Those skilled in the art will realize that the above-recognizedadvantages and other advantages described herein are merely exemplaryand are not meant to be a complete rendering of all of the advantages ofthe various embodiments of the method and system disclosed herein.

In the foregoing specification, specific embodiments of the inventionhave been described. However, one of ordinary skill in the artappreciates that various modifications and changes can be made withoutdeparting from the scope of the invention as set forth in the claimsbelow. Accordingly, the specification is to be regarded in anillustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modificationsare intended to be included within the scope of the invention. Thebenefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that maycause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become morepronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essentialfeatures or elements of any or all the claims. The invention is definedsolely by the appended claims including any amendments made during thependency of this application and all equivalents of those claims asissued.

We claim:
 1. A monolithic radiant panel configured to provide one ofheating and cooling in an indoor area, the monolithic radiant panelcomprising: a tubular portion configured to circulate a fluid forenabling one of heating and cooling of the indoor area; and twoco-planar fin portions arranged diametrically opposite to each otherabout a periphery of the tubular portion, wherein at least one of atleast one of the two co-planar fin portions and the tubular portion isconfigured to be attached with a surface of the indoor area at an anglefor providing one of heating and cooling in the indoor area.
 2. Themonolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monolithicradiant panel is composed of an aluminum alloy.
 3. The monolithicradiant panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monolithic radiantpanel is coated with a material such that the monolithic radiant panelhas an emissivity of about 0.90 to about 0.99.
 4. The monolithic radiantpanel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monolithic radiant panel isabout 3 meter to about 16 meter in length, about 100 millimeter to about300 millimeter in width and about 1.5 millimeter to about 4 millimeterin thickness.
 5. The monolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 1,wherein the monolithic radiant panel is about 3 meter to about 6 meterin length, about 100 millimeter to about 150 millimeter in width andabout 1.5 millimeter to about 1.6 millimeter in thickness.
 6. Themonolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tubularportion has an outer diameter of about 13 millimeter to about 21millimeter and an inner diameter of about 10 millimeter to about 18millimeter.
 7. The monolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 1,wherein at least one of at least one of the two co-planar fin portionsand the tubular portion is attached with the surface of the indoor areausing an insulating material.
 8. The monolithic radiant panel as claimedin claim 1, wherein the surface of the indoor area is at least one of aceiling or a wall.
 9. The monolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim8, wherein the monolithic radiant panel is configured to be used as atleast one of a false ceiling and a false wall.
 10. The monolithicradiant panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monolithic radiantpanel is configured to be attached with the surface of the indoor areafor reflecting light from an outdoor area to the indoor area.
 11. Themonolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the angle isselected from a range of 0 degrees to 90 degrees.
 12. The monolithicradiant panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the angle is 90 degrees.13. The monolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein themonolithic radiant panel is configured to be interlocked with at leastone other similar monolithic radiant panel to provide one of heating andcooling in the indoor area.
 14. The monolithic radiant panel as claimedin claim 1, wherein the monolithic radiant panel is configured to bearranged at a distance of about 0 millimeter to about 300 millimeterfrom at least one other similar monolithic radiant panel about thesurface of the indoor area to provide one of heating and cooling in theindoor area.
 15. The monolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 1,wherein the monolithic radiant panel is configured to be arranged alongwith a plurality of similar monolithic radiant panels about the surfaceof the indoor area to provide one of heating and cooling in the indoorarea.
 16. The monolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 15, whereinthe arrangement comprises the monolithic radiant panel and the pluralityof similar monolithic radiant panels disposed in at least one of aserial alignment and a parallel alignment.
 17. The monolithic radiantpanel as claimed in claim 15, wherein the arrangement enables a heattransfer rate of about 170 watts per square meter to 250 watts persquare meter, wherein the heat transfer rate is enabled at a temperaturedifference of about 10 degrees Celsius between average surfacetemperature of the monolithic radiant panel and average temperature ofthe indoor area.
 18. The monolithic radiant panel as claimed in claim 15wherein the modular monolithic radiant panel and the plurality ofsimilar monolithic radiant panels are arranged to form two parallelfluid flow circuits, wherein the direction of fluid flow in one of thefluid flow circuits is opposite to the direction of fluid flow in theother fluid flow circuits.
 19. The monolithic radiant panel as claimedin claim 18, wherein each member of one of the two parallel fluid flowcircuit is directly adjacent to a member of the other fluid flowcircuit.
 20. An integrated heat transfer system configured to provideone of heating and cooling in an indoor area, the integrated heattransfer system comprising: a plurality of monolithic radiant panelsarranged about a surface of the indoor area in at least one a paralleland a serial configuration for providing one of heating and cooling inthe indoor area, wherein each of the plurality of monolithic radiantpanels comprises: a tubular portion configured to circulate a fluid forenabling one of heating and cooling of the indoor area; and twoco-planar fin portions arranged diametrically opposite to each otherabout a periphery of the tubular portion, wherein at least one of thetwo co-planar fin portions is configured to be attached to the surfaceof the indoor area at an angle for providing one of heating and coolingin the indoor area.
 21. The integrated heat transfer system as claimedin claim 20 further comprising an air convection assembly configured toforce air convection in the indoor area.
 22. The integrated heattransfer system as claimed in claim 21, wherein the air convectionassembly comprises at least one of at least one fan and at least oneblower system.
 23. The integrated heat transfer system as claimed inclaim 22, wherein the air convection assembly is disposed in between thesurface and the plurality of monolithic radiant panels.
 24. Theintegrated heat transfer system as claimed in claim 20 furthercomprising a fluid source, wherein the fluid is circulated directly fromthe fluid source to the plurality of monolithic radiant panels withoutrequiring a fluid distribution manifold between the fluid source and theplurality of monolithic radiant panels.
 25. The integrated heat transfersystem as claimed in claim 20, wherein the arrangement of the pluralityof monolithic radiant panels about the surface of the indoor areaoccupies about 30 percent to about 50 percent of the surface of theindoor area.
 26. An integrated hydronic radiant fin unit configured toprovide one of heating and cooling in an indoor area, the integratedhydronic radiant fin unit comprising: a tubular portion configured tocirculate water for enabling one of heating and cooling of the indoorarea; and two co-planar fin portions arranged diametrically opposite toeach other about a periphery of the tubular portion, wherein at leastone of at least one of the two co-planar fin portions and the tubularportion is configured to be attached with a surface of the indoor areaat an angle for providing one of heating and cooling in the indoor area.